DETROIT – Wes Iwundu has always made his hometown of Houston proud, whether he was a basketball standout at Westfield High School, playing collegiately at Kansas State University or in the NBA contributing selflessly to the Orlando Magic.
On Sunday, he disappointed his hometown in a big-time way – not that Iwundu was bothered by doing so in any way.
When the Magic withstood an offensive onslaught from star guard James Harden and toppled the Houston Rockets for their second defeat of a powerhouse team in as many nights, Iwundu was right in the middle of it with his gritty defense and fighting spirit.